Lead the strategy behind our global Core Technology portfolio, delivering value through cloud transformation, technology innovation, and world-class supplier partnerships.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
About therole
As ourGlobal Category Manager – Core Technology,youwilllead the strategy for the technologies that underpin our global organisation, including cloud services, infrastructure, networks, end-user devices, storage, and managed services.You’llplay a key role in ensuring our technology estateremainssecure, resilient, scalable, and aligned to evolving business needs.
Working closely with Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Architecture, Operations, and Finance teams,you’lldevelop category strategies that optimise technology investment, maximise supplier value, and support major transformation initiatives. Youwillhelp drive better commercial outcomes while balancing operational performance, cybersecurity requirements, sustainabilityobjectives, and risk management.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Developing and delivering the global Core Technology category strategy
- Leading sourcing activities across cloud services, infrastructure, networks, hardware, and managed services
- Managing strategic relationships with cloud providers, technology vendors, and service partners
- Supporting initiatives such as cloud transformation, network modernisation, and technology refresh programmes
- Driving cost optimisation, operational resilience, supplier innovation, and risk reduction
- Providingmarket insight on emerging technology trends, cybersecurity developments, automation, and sustainable technology solutions
This is an opportunity to influence some of the organisation’s most critical technology decisions, helping ensure our global technology environmentremainssecure, resilient, and ready to support future business growth and transformation.
This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long‑term health condition.
About You
Youwillbe an experienced procurement professional with a strong background inCore Technology sourcing and category management, covering areas such as cloud services, infrastructure, networks, hardware, end-user devices, cybersecurity, and managed services.
You’llhave a strong understanding of technology markets and be confident developing sourcing strategies that deliver commercial value, operational resilience, and long-term business benefit.
With excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, youwillbe comfortable working with Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Architecture, Operations, and Finance teams to align technology investment with businessobjectives. Youwillbring strong commercial and negotiationexpertise, with experience managing complex technology contracts, supplier relationships, and service frameworks.
You’llbe passionate about technology and innovation, keeping pace with emerging trends in cloud transformation, automation, cybersecurity, AI-driven operations, and sustainable technology solutions. Using data, market insight, and strategic thinking,you’llidentifyopportunities to optimise costs, mitigate risk, and maximise value from technology partnerships.
If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
- CIPS qualification (or working towards).
- Experiencesupporting cloud transformation, network modernisation, infrastructure refresh, or digital transformation programmes.
- Knowledgeof emerging technologies, including cloud optimisation, cybersecurity frameworks, automation, AI-driven operations, or sustainable technology practices.
For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site.
We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme’s Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long‑term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long‑term health condition.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Group personal pension scheme
- Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
- Green travel schemes
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
The closing date for all applications will be 31stAugust 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take placefrom weekcommencing7thSeptember 2026.
If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:
- First stage virtual interview via MS Teams.
- Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long‑term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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